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This is a unique opportunity to lead Tearfund’s Partnerships team at a time of bold ambition and global impact. With a vision to grow high-value income significantly in the years ahead, Tearfund is seeking an inspiring, strategic, and spiritually grounded leader to step into this pivotal role.

Tearfund is a Christian charity that partners with local churches and organisations in over 50 countries to tackle poverty and injustice. Their mission is clear: to see people freed from poverty, living transformed lives, and fulfilling their God-given potential. With over 50 years of experience, Tearfund responds to disasters, empowers communities, and challenges unjust systems – all through the local church.

As Director of Partnerships, you will lead a team of over 20 passionate fundraisers located across the UK and internationally. You’ll oversee relationships with high-value individuals, trusts, and foundations – both in the UK and globally – with an ambitious aim to drive unrestricted and restricted income to new heights. This is a role where your leadership will directly impact lives around the world.

We’re looking for a senior leader with proven success in high-value donor engagement, someone who thrives on building cross-cultural partnerships and managing complex, high-stakes fundraising strategies. You’ll bring deep expertise in strategic planning, a strong Christian faith, and a heart for relational fundraising that is as meaningful as it is measurable.

You’ll be responsible for guiding strategy, nurturing key external relationships, and fostering a team culture of excellence, growth, and spiritual depth. This is more than just a fundraising leadership role – it’s a ministry that calls for courage, compassion, and conviction.

For more information, please contact Adam Stacey, Managing Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the requirements of the role – including the genuine occupational requirement to be a practising Christian.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*Due to the nature of the work, there is an Occupational Requirement that the postholder is a practising Christian under the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9.

Location: Hybrid – remote with occasional in-person days at a UK Tearfund office

Closing date: Monday 28 April 2025
Interviews with Charisma: Must be completed by 3 May 2025
First stage interviews with Tearfund: 13, 14 or 15 May (online)
Final interviews: 21 May 2025 (in person)

The Centre for Long-Term Resilience is seeking a highly skilled Strategic Partnerships and Philanthropy Lead to build lasting high value partnerships that will secure a safer and more sustainable future for us all.

Applications close: 9 a.m. Tuesday 22nd April

Location: Westminster, London

About The Centre for Long-Term Resilience

The Centre for Long-Term Resilience (CLTR) is a UK-based, non profit, and independent think tank with a mission to transform global resilience to extreme risks. We achieve this by working with governments and institutions and offering targeted, evidence-based advice designed to enhance understanding, decision-making, and governance, with a particular emphasis on advising the UK government.

At CLTR, we focus on three prioritised policy areas that, when addressed effectively, can substantially reduce both present and prospective global threats: i) biosecurity, ii) artificial intelligence, and iii) improving how governments manage extreme risks.

You would join a passionate and committed team with diverse experiences spanning academia, healthcare, government, non profit organisations, and the private sector.

We place immense value on our work and fostering a positive team culture, supporting staff well-being and growth. CLTR’s approach is anchored in our three core values: i) integrity, ii) people first, and iii) targeted real-world impact.

About the role

The Centre for Long-Term Resilience is looking for a full-time Strategic Partnerships and Philanthropy Lead to support our fundraising activity and work collaboratively with the Director of Strategic Partnerships, our Leadership and Policy Units. This is an exciting opportunity to raise funds to enable our growing team to tackle some of today’s most challenging and important extreme risks that face society now and future generations. From preventing the next pandemic to AI safety, our world-class team is at the forefront of this rapidly shifting landscape.

We are seeking to recruit a fundraiser with experience in trusts and foundations, and major gifts partnership management, grant management and prospecting to contribute towards diversifying our fundraising efforts and financial resilience as the organisation continues to grow.

This brand-new role is a fantastic opportunity for an entrepreneurial and strategically-minded fundraiser to make their mark on global challenges that are beginning to be framed at the same scale as the climate crisis by governments and policymakers. The issues we’re tackling are becoming some of the hottest topics on the agenda for sophisticated strategic and systems-change philanthropists and institutions, and we’re uniquely placed to take the lead.

Working in close collaboration with our policy experts and the Director of Strategic Partnerships, you will contribute to further developing our fundraising programme, securing five, six and seven-figure grants and supporting the holistic management of these philanthropic partnerships through communications and events.

CLTR invests heavily in its people, demonstrated by regular away days, a yearly bonus of £5,000 to contribute to health and wellness and a respectful culture built on trust.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced fundraiser who is innovative and organised in their approach as they engage with high-level donors and all members of the CLTR team and network.

We’re keen to attract someone with:

• Exceptional attention to detail, strong written communication skills, and excellent organisational abilities, including managing priorities across the team
• A proven ability to develop and maintain trusting, long-term relationships with HNWIs and foundations
• A deep interest in our mission and the wider policy landscape
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proven experience of driving successful fundraising activity
• Experience of implementing and maintaining robust fundraising systems and processes
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills, able to communicate efficiently, calmly and professionally (and will often be one of the first points of contact our stakeholders have with CLTR)

We are also looking for candidates who demonstrate the following attributes:

• Integrity
• People orientated
• Commitment to solving real-world problems
• Collaboration
• High standards
• Ruthlessly good at triaging and project management
• Intellectual curiosity for AI, biosecurity and global challenges

 Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 22nd April 2025.

About Us: 

Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community. 

At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:

Benefits: 

• 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
• Life Insurance
• Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
• A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
• Free Gym Membership
• Free breakfasts/snacks

Reports to: Deputy Head of Events 

Based: Wandsworth

Salary: £45,000 to £50,000

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week, Hybrid/Office

DBS: Standard 

This is a new role, which reflects our ambitious growth plans, and increasing complexity of our projects. Our Head of Events and Deputy Head of Events lead and drive the overall team strategy and set the ambition, and we are looking for a senior operations team lead to provide day to day management and guidance to the wedding, facilities, outdoor corporate venues, and community teams.

This is a predominantly office-based role, providing senior administrative, operational and people management, so the team can run efficiently and effectively. This includes team, crisis, and budget management. The role will also involve significant stakeholder management and report writing.

We are looking for someone who prides themselves in providing 5 star service, with a strong commercial understanding.  In the Events Team we celebrate creative problem solving, autonomy and integrity in our approach to work.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:  

Team Management  

• Overall day to day management of the venues team, covering the outdoor corporate team, weddings and functions team, communities' team and facilities team 
• Onboarding of new team members 
• Providing advice and insight to the Deputy Head of Events on the team's strengths and development opportunities.
• Strategising and implementing growth and development across the whole of the Events venues portfolio with the Deputy Head of Events 

Finance and Admin  

• Report writing for key stakeholders 
• Attending stakeholder meeting representing Enable
• Supporting the Deputy Head of Events, reconciling and managing relevant budgets and reports to achieve targeted income
• Managing and finalising the monthly financial reconciliation for the Venues team.
• Handling customer complaints and resolving within the agreed timeframes  
• Ensuring the Team keep the diary updated with venue bookings and the budget updated with all recorded income and expenses  
• Creating POs and invoices and liaising directly with the Finance Team as required
• Overseeing Events Team ensuring all application paperwork per external event is complete and compliant with the requirements of the Event Policy  
• Applying for premises licences to increase the number of saleable venues 
• Overviewing and rewriting event teams policies and procedures

Venue Management and Booking  

• Advising and supporting the team with all venue related enquiries
• Ensuring maximum utilisation of spaces in line with Enable’s Strategy and the Events’ Service Plan 
• Managing and applying for venue licences, PPL and PRS 
• Attending quarterly auditing meetings with the Council 
• Researching competitor venues 
• Identifying new venue opportunities   
• Ensuring all venues are appropriately marketed to maximise sales with marketing team 

Skills and Experience:  

• Experienced team manager, with the ability to take on a successful team 
• Proven experience in an operational and/or venue senior management role 
• Experience working in a Not-for-Profit organisation (preferred, not essential)
• Previous experience with complex budget management, reconciliations and reporting
• Experience engaging directly with senior level management. 
• Proven record of operational excellence with ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, demonstrating resourcefulness in resolving issues, the ability to prioritise, and a detail orientated approach. 
• Self-driven, results-oriented, entrepreneurial individual, with a positive attitude 
• Excellent organisational and time management skills 
• A collaborative person, able to work with peers across other functions in the business 
• Intellectually curious about the industry
• Proficient in a range of office software: Outlook, Excel, Teams 
• Thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple tasks and projects efficiently against deadlines 
• Proactive approach and pride yourself on going the extra mile to create 5 star customer service 
• Ability to work autonomously while readily collaborating with the wider events team 

Nice to haves:  

• Drivers Licence
• Proficiency in diary management software 
• Experience with Sage or other accounting software 

Are you a visionary Finance and Resource professional looking for a new challenge? 

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen within one of Lincolnshire’s leading charities providing Emergency and Supported Accommodation, Childcare, Youth and Community Development services across Lincolnshire.

We are looking for an exceptional, experienced leader to join our Executive Leadership team as Corporate Services Director.

As a member of the Executive team, reporting to the Chief Executive, you will have a strong aptitude for strategic thinking – an eye for detail, a passion for people and a commitment to delivering services of the highest quality. 

An understanding of operational delivery is key, as you will be responsible for the leadership of the Finance, Commercial, Legal, Projects, Governance and IT/ Data functions of the charity. 

The post holder will take a pivotal role in ensuring the charity as a whole is served by effective, efficient and innovative support services. You’ll be adept managing risk and initiating change to ensure corporate services functions support those teams directly delivering services.

Please note we do require a Professional Accountancy Qualification from either ACA, ACCA or ACMA and this is non-negotiable. 

The role is full time and based in Lincoln at our offices on Tritton Road, alternative working arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 6th April 2025

The purpose of YMCA Lincolnshire is to ensure that people and communities across the County have the opportunity to belong, contribute and thrive so that they feel safe, valued and fulfilled.

The Administrators wish to appoint a Secretary and Chief Executive Officer to assist them in the management of the Fund’s affairs and the strategic development and operational oversight of its two Cemeteries.

This is a part-time position (three days per week, with flexible hours to be agreed) offering a salary of £30,000 - £36,000 per annum (£50,000-£60,000 pro rata). The role is well-suited to remote working, with regular visits to the cemeteries required.

Closing Date: 28 April 2025

About the Secular Clergy Common Fund

The Fund was established around 1701 and is a charity providing grants to support sick and retired Catholic priests in the South-East of England, who are the members of the Fund. The Fund also looks after two Victorian Catholic cemeteries in London. The six Administrators of the Fund are elected by the members and act as Trustees of the charity.

Key Responsibilities

1. To provide leadership for and line management of the Fund and its cemeteries, in line with strategies and policies developed in partnership with the Administrators.

2. Together with the Chief Administrator, to enable the Administrators to fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the proper governance of the charity and to ensure that they receive timely advice and appropriate information on all relevant matters.

3. To administer the grant making and membership activities of the Secular Clergy Common fund, in line with the rules of the Fund and in the light of the decisions of the Administrators.

Key Tasks

1. Governance

· To act as the clerk and executive officer for the Administrators of the Fund.

o To clerk meetings of the Administrators (3 or 4 per year).

o Liaison with Auditors, Investment Managers, Bankers, Solicitors, Health and Safety Adviser, Charity Commission, Companies House, HMRC, and others as directed or agreed with the Administrators.

o To report significant matters in a timely manner to the Chief Administrator.

· To assist the Administrators in review of their operational and strategic risks and the implementation and monitoring of measures arising from this.

· To advise the Administrators on the strategic development of the charity.

· To ensure that the charity fulfils all its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities

o To periodically review the charity’s arrangements for Employment, GDPR and Health and Safety other significant areas and present recommendations to the Administrators to bring them up to date.

2. Secular Clergy Common Fund (‘The Fund’)

· To maintain records of members, including correspondence for admission of new members and receipt of subscriptions.

· To liaise with the Administrators for the making of grants.

· To make payments of grants and other dues on behalf of the Fund.

· To receive donations and legacies on behalf of the Administrators.

· To maintain financial records for the Fund

o Including of investment portfolio transactions as advised by Investment Managers (HSBC Private Bank).

· To arrange the AGM and dinner.

3. St Mary’s & St Patrick’s Cemeteries

· To act as line manager for the two cemeteries and work closely with the Cemetery Manager.

· To assist the Administrators in developing a medium- to long-term strategy for the cemeteries.

· To manage the strategic development of the cemeteries as financially sustainable ‘places of rest and hope, comfort to the living, signs of their hope for unending life’.

· To assist the Cemetery Manager in development of action plans for the cemeteries, agree them with the Administrators and support their implementation.

· To ensure that all policies and procedures for the cemeteries are up to date and compliant with all relevant areas of legislation and regulation, and reflective of good practice, reviewing and developing them as appropriate and agreeing key policies with the Administrators.

· To assist with accounting and finance for the cemeteries, possibly including accounting, payments and payroll.

· To address issues concerning the cemeteries which the Cemetery Manager has been unable to resolve.

Person Specification.

The post-holder should be able to:

Work well with key stakeholders: catholic clergy and members of the public

Support the aims ethos of the charity

Advise on strategic development

Understand, develop and implement systems for regulatory compliance

Manage employees

Confidently use IT for communication and data management (Microsoft 365)

Effectively instruct and make use of professional services (accountants, surveyors etc)

Manage basic accounting processes with Xero

A successful candidate is likely to hold a good degree or equivalent professional experience.

Head of Corporate Partnerships

We’re seeking an experienced, strategic leader with a passion for building impactful corporate partnerships to join the team.

If you're a tenacious leader with a passion for the cause and experience in securing and growing corporate partnerships, we want to hear from you!

Position: CE355 Head of Corporate Partnerships

Location: Home-based, UK, Nationwide. However, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings).

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: Circa £62,500 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,100 per annum may be applied in accordance with where you live)

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 13 April 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. 

Interview Date: Week Commencing 21 April 2025

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

This role will lead our Corporate Partnerships team to build transformational partnerships that raise vital funds and create real change for people affected by stroke.

In this pivotal role, you’ll:

• Develop and execute an ambitious growth strategy for corporate partnerships

• Lead and inspire a high-performing team to secure new high-value partnerships

• Collaborate across the charity to create innovative, impact-driven propositions 

• Manage key internal and external stakeholders, aligning partnerships with the charity’s mission

As part of the High Value Engagement leadership team, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping future growth and making a lasting impact.

A big focus of this role will be on securing new partnerships so this role will suit someone with a strong business development background. 

About You

You will have experience of:

• Winning and managing six-figure+ partnerships across various income streams, including Strategic, CRM, and Charity of the Year.

• Developing innovative and winning partnership concepts. 

• Public speaking, with experience in pitching to secure new partnerships.

• Leadership, including line and ideally second-line management.

• Budget management, with strong numerical skills to set, monitor, and interrogate income as well as programme budgets.

To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK. 

When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role. 

Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. 

If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement.

Finding strength through support

The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.

They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life. 

It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.

The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.

The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.

A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.

You may also have experience in areas such as Corporate Partnerships, Head of Corporate Partnerships, Director of Corporate Partnerships, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Corporate Partnerships Lead, Corporate Fundraising, Corporate Fundraising Director. 

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

We are seeking an experienced Tax Accountant to join our Finance team, supporting the Head of Global Controllers and Deputy Financial Controller in ensuring charity tax compliance across the organisation. 
 
Key responsibilities would include:

• Preparing and submitting VAT and Corporation Tax Returns
• Providing expert tax advice and design
• Maintaining and reviewing tax processes and systems

You will be a Chartered Tax Advisor or a qualified accountant with experience of partial exemption and reverse charge VAT and of providing tax advice in the charity sector.

If you are looking for an opportunity to utilise your technical expertise in a purpose-driven environment, we would love to hear from you. 

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.

Hybrid Working: This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from the office at least 2 days a month. 
 
Please note: This is a part time role working 21 hours per week. The full time salary is £51,460 per annum and the part time salary is £30,876 per annum.
 
All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.

Financial Modelling Analyst | £50,000 - £55,000 | 12-month FTC | Fully Remote

For the UKs largest not-for-profit social enterprise in the employment and social mobility sector, we are recruiting a Financial Modeller / Analyst on a 12-month contract which could go permanent. Working closely with the finance business partners and commercial operations teams, this role will develop models to review commercial bids and acquisitions and provide insight to senior leaders on value drivers to inform decision making around bidding strategy and financial planning. This role will suite someone with first-rate commercial tendering, bidding, financial modelling, and Excel skills and a strong relationship builder from either the commercial or social enterprise sector. CFA or CIMA qualifications are preferred.

Main Duties:

• Deliver financial and commercial analytics, and modelling, focusing on new business development, bidding and tendering
• Implement best practices in modelling and business development processes across the group
• Utilise modelling standards such as FAST, F1F9, Mazars, Smart, ICAEW Modelling Code, Operis, or BPM.
• Summarise and present complex opportunities and risks for senior management decision-making
• Build and maintain strong relationships across finance, operations, and business development teams
• Support wider team in annual budgeting and long-term forecasting
• Support the Senior Financial Planning Analyst and business leaders in developing and implementing strategy

Person Specification:

• Finance background or degree, or FMVA, BIDA Financial Modeller / Data Analyst
• Experience with modelling standards such as FAST, F1F9, Mazars, Smart, ICAEW Modelling Code, Operis, or BPM.
• Experience of working in a commercial bids, deals, or transactions environment
• Strong technical financial modelling and due diligence within professional services
• Financial modelling of large-scale contracts, pricing schedules, and business cases
• Forward financial planning, costing and option / investment appraisals
• FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting experience
• Advanced Excel, ideally VBA

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

The Partnership Brokers Association’s (PBA) vision is of a world where humanity flourishes in fair societies and vibrant ecosystems because people collaborate bravely across boundaries in the spirit of partnerships - Transforming the Field of Partnering Practice.
We are an international, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness and impact of multi-stakeholder collaboration. Our purpose is to explore, exchange and promote effective multi-stakeholder partnering practices and principled forms of collaboration that accelerate transformative shifts in behaviours, attitudes, and systems to create a more just and sustainable world. PBA's mission is to promote and support professional standards in partnership brokering and to advance the global understanding of effective partnerships. 

Role overview
PBA is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Financial Adviser to oversee its financial matters. The successful candidate will provide expert advice and guidance on financial operations, ensuring robust financial systems and controls are in place. Key responsibilities include:

• Advising the Board of Directors on the financial implications of strategic decisions, ensuring that all actions align with the PBA’s financial objectives.
• Offering impartial, clear, and sound financial counsel to the Board and the Stewardship Team, fostering confidence and supporting decision-making processes.
• Acting with integrity, independence, and professionalism at all times, safeguarding the company’s financial interests and maintaining a strong ethical stance.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence and the ability to provide strategic financial insights while upholding the highest standards of confidentiality and accountability.

Key Responsibilities
As part of the PBA Finance Team and leading the team, the Financial Advisor plays a critical role in maintaining the financial health of PBA, offering strategic advice, ensuring compliance, and overseeing day-to-day financial operations. The Financial Advisor works closely with PBA’s Accounts administrator.
Key responsibilities are:

• Work with the core team on the annual Business Planning process and help devise and produce the annual Budget.
• Assist in the compilation and analysis of the Approval and circulation of monthly /quarterly financial and management accounts, including a brief narrative report.
• Offer high level advice and guidance in support of and to help achieve the targets set out in the Business Plan.
• Act as one Authorised Signatory on all bank accounts and manage relationships with external financial institutions and banking partners.
• Oversee and liaise with auditors for the annual audit and other matters as required from time to time.
• Ensure VAT compliance and reporting.
• Be familiar with the cover afforded by all insurance policies and provide information on matters that may affect cover. Ensure appropriate insurance policies are in place and up to date.
• Ensure timely payment of all taxes.
• Ensure all accounting policies are compliant with current accounting practices.
• Keep updated on all legislation that applies to the company and advise the core team and Board of Directors as appropriate.
• Maintain and update the company’s Statutory Register.
• Annual filing of Annual Return and audited accounts and updating Companies House for directors’ appointments and resignations via auditors and company secretarial advisors.
• Manage the annual Declaration of Interest process.
• Provide strategic guidance on corporate governance best practices, while developing and implementing effective risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks.

Profile
The role may be particularly well-suited for a seasoned finance professional who is looking to apply their skills and experience in a meaningful way outside of a traditional full-time career path. This could include individuals who are semi-retired, transitioning out of the corporate sector, or those seeking to contribute their expertise to a purpose-driven organization. The role is modestly compensated and may appeal to candidates interested in longer-term engagement in a supportive and values-based environment.

Skills & experience – essential

• Professionally qualified with working knowledge of UK accounting and company law.
• Demonstrable senior financial management experience and competence, ideally with a background in both not for profit and business environments.
• Demonstrable understanding of not-for-profit organisation dynamics.
• Experience of working with Boards and high calibre leadership.
• Ability to think strategically, and exercise good, independent judgement.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a small team.
• Ability to blend strategic thinking with enthusiasm for detail and analytical curiosity. Commitment: Required to attend Board and other meetings (usually online due to the geographically dispersed nature of PBA).

Motivation:

• Enthusiasm for the work of the PBA and its mission.
• A positive can-do attitude.
• Enthusiasm for team working.

Terms and Conditions

• Consultant contract.
• Up to the equivalent of 30 days per annum (7.5 hours per day).
• £350-£400 per day to be invoiced quarterly.
• Location: home-based, preferably in the UK.
• Requires a degree of flexibility on availability.

Ivy Rock Partners is proud to be partnering with King’s College London in recruiting a new Deputy Director, Financial Planning & Policy.

King’s College London is at the forefront of education, research, and societal impact. As we continue to grow and expand, our Finance team is undergoing an exciting transformation to support the university’s strategic ambitions. With a turnover approaching £1.5 billion, we are modernising our financial operations, enhancing our capabilities, supporting King’s to grow sustainably and fostering a culture of excellence to meet the demands of a rapidly changing landscape.

This is an exciting time to be part of King’s Finance. Our finance development programme focuses on delivering innovative solutions, improving processes, and enhancing a high performing, forward-thinking finance function. We are expanding Financial Strategy, Planning & Performance with dynamic, talented individuals in new areas of work who will contribute to this journey, helping us ensure the university’s financial sustainability while driving value for money.

The Deputy Director, Financial Planning & Policy, will play a critical role in leading King’s College London’s financial planning and analysis team, driving financial alignment with the university’s strategic objectives. Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, this role will refresh and manage the financial planning process within King’s medium-term integrated planning framework, develop and roll out key financial policies underpinning financial accountability and financial management, and embed strong governance frameworks relating to financial strategy and planning.

The post holder will act as a strategic link between financial planning, business partnering teams, and senior leadership, ensuring transparency, accountability, and consistency. They will be part of the leadership team for a newly created FP&A function that will be driving finance development across King’s. This will include implementing a systems-based FP&A tool to streamline processes, enhance data-driven decision-making and efficiency, and ensure the generation of meaningful financial data to inform long-term financial sustainability. This leadership position will have a significant impact on shaping King’s financial direction, embedding continuous improvement, and fostering a high-performing, customer-focused finance team. Key responsibilities Strategic Leadership in Financial Planning.

Key responsibilities

Strategic Leadership in Financial Planning

• Lead the review and delivery of a refreshed financial planning process to ensure alignment with the medium-term financial planning framework (as part of King’s ‘integrated planning process’) and King’s strategic priorities.
• Develop and implement long-term financial targets, rebasing assumptions and incorporating key adjustments for growth, efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Devise and adopt a consistent methodology of setting financial targets across King’s, including how growth, inflation, known pressures and opportunities, changes and other factors are reflected in the planning process.
• Coordinate the consolidation and analysis of financial planning returns, driving strategic quality assurance, challenge, and scrutiny. Develop narrative and reporting, highlighting trends, outcomes, and recommendations for decision making.
• Horizon scanning for sector developments to inform financial planning issues, identifying key opportunities, risks and mitigations.
• Collaborate with business partnering teams, Strategy and Analytics to share knowledge about emerging issues and opportunities relevant to King’s financial performance and sustainability.
• Implement control processes for budget adjustments, ensuring alignment with financial objectives, and with the integrated planning process, working with management accounts reporting as appropriate.

Policy Development and Governance

• Lead the development and rollout of the review or creation of relevant financial policies, including a revised Scheme of Financial Delegation and updating financial regulations and procedures.
• Establish frameworks to standardise budgetary controls, financial management and governance, and reporting processes across faculties and directorates.
• Ensure financial policies and procedures are scalable, fit-for-purpose, and continue to support King’s growing size and complexity.
• Act as a strategic advisor on financial policy compliance, working with management accounts, embedding best practices and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. Implementation of FP&A Capability
• Lead on embedding the financial planning and analysis function, ensuring its integration with existing or new systems and processes to support effective financial and strategic decision making. • Oversee the development and implementation of a systems-based FP&A tool to enable efficient budget setting, data consolidation, scenario planning, and improved decision support.
• Drive other process automation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of medium-term financial reporting and analysis.

Team Leadership and Development

• Line manage a team covering Research FP&A, Partnership & Commercial finance, and a wide range of project work, ensuring effective delivery of objectives and professional development within the team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and stakeholder-focused service delivery. Support the recruitment, onboarding, and development of roles to enhance the department’s capacity and capability. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
• Act as a liaison between finance, faculties, and directorates, ensuring alignment of financial plans and priorities.
• Communicate financial insights, risks, and recommendations effectively to senior leadership, enabling informed decision-making.
• Lead training and development initiatives on key policies and financial planning considerations, to improve financial acumen and understanding across the university community.

The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

For more information about the role, please contact Phil Southern at Ivy Rock Partners for a confidential discussion.

Head of Engagement and Policy

Hours: Part-time (28 hours per week across 4 days at 7-hours per day; or another pattern agreed by management)
Salary: £59,000 - £63,000 pro rata for 0.8 FTE (i.e. £47,200 - £50,400 for 28 hours per week)
Location: Hybrid working at Science Council offices in London and working from home

The Science Council is seeking a Head of Engagement and Policy to lead a high performing and resilient engagement team. This team delivers engagement in its widest sense, spanning communications, media and digital; policy, influence and public affairs; events; engagement with current and potential member organisations, a diverse community of volunteers, employers and other key stakeholders. The team promotes and develops the Science Council’s excellent work around Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Current major projects include: launching and supporting our new employer network; replacing our website; promoting and increasing professional registration. You will ensure that the team reviews, reflects and improves its work at every opportunity.

The Science Council connects the science professions to foster knowledge exchange and offer interdisciplinary recognition for scientists around the world. Our ambition is to see a diverse and growing science profession that is trusted, respected and equipped to deliver local, regional, national and global strategic priorities.

This role is hands-on, requiring strategic, organisational and practitioner skills. You will work in partnership with key stakeholder groups, deliver activity and impact in line with the Science Council Strategy 2025-2028. You will shape, lead, manage and develop the Engagement team such that high quality, cost effective and resilient engagement increases the profile, impact and revenue of the Science Council. 

You will need excellent experience in successfully shaping and developing impactful engagement portfolios (e.g. policy, communications, events) and success in setting and achieving prioritised objectives for policy and/or other engagement. Your engagement and strategic communications will have been in the UK at national level. 

You must be able to think strategically, provide strategic advice and demonstrate initiative and creativity. You will have your own engagement specialism and insight into other engagement specialisms, sufficient to be able to lead, manage, challenge, inspire and develop the team successfully and work effectively with engagement specialists in other organisations. 

To apply, please follow the link to the online platform to download and review the full job description and person specification. Please apply with your CV (2-3 pages) and a personal statement (2-3 pages) demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification (particularly list 1). 

Closing date: Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 7th May in central London

The Science Council is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce. We support flexible working and are open to considering job share arrangements. We are committed to developing our people.

No agencies please.

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As CEO, you will set the charity’s strategic direction, ensuring its continued growth and impact while upholding our Christian ethos. You will lead a dedicated team, oversee operational excellence, and champion a culture of inclusion, innovation, and trauma-informed support.

You will forge strong relationships with funders, partners, and stakeholders, acting as an ambassador for OCH. With services spanning North East and South East England, your leadership will directly influence the lives of nearly 1,300 people facing homelessness each year and drive our mission of transforming lives through supported accommodation, support, and community.

As part of the wider Oasis family, you will collaborate with national and local leaders to align our work with a shared vision of community transformation.

To apply go to

HUMEN, a groundbreaking charity preventing men from suffering in silence and dying too young, is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer in London to build upon the transformative work of our visionary founder CEO, River Hawkins.

Job Purpose
The CEO will lead HUMEN into its next phase of growth, expanding our reach and impact in providing safe spaces for men to talk, listen, and connect. You will be responsible for driving our mission forward with innovation and productivity. The successful candidate must have a proven track record in securing substantial funding and developing innovative fundraising strategies well as a strong background in advertising and marketing.

The successful candidate must have a proven track record in securing substantial funding and developing innovative fundraising strategies, including experience with digital campaigns and online giving platform. Exceptional expertise in advertising and marketing is essential, with a focus on creating viral social media content and implementing multi-channel digital marketing initiatives.
Innovation will be key, as the ideal candidate should be able to pioneer the use of technology to scale our impact, such as leveraging artificial intelligence for fundraising and engagement. A strong grasp of data analytics and digital trends will be necessary to make informed decisions and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving charitable sector.
The new CEO should be a tech-savvy leader, comfortable with emerging digital trends and platforms, and able to drive digital transformation across the organisation. This includes understanding the potential of technologies like blockchain for transparent donation tracking and exploring innovative concepts such as virtual reality experiences for donor engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a bold strategic plan to scale HUMEN's impact across the UK
• Expand The HUMEN Space 1-1 
• Cultivate partnerships with corporate entities, public figures, and other charities to amplify our message

Fundraising and Marketing

• Spearhead innovative fundraising campaigns that capture public attention and drive significant revenue growth
• Develop high-profile, multi-channel marketing initiatives that challenge societal norms around masculinity and mental health
• Create viral social media content that resonates with our target audience and increases engagement

Operational Excellence

As part of a small team, the CEO must be comfortable with getting involved in all aspects of the organisation's operations, including:

• Maintaining a flexible approach to work, ready to step in wherever needed
• Performing administrative tasks when necessary
• Manage a small team of staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of innovation and compassion
• Ensure financial sustainability through diverse income streams and prudent financial management
• Maintain the highest standards of governance and compliance

Essential Experience

• Proven track record of leading a fast-growing organisation, preferably in the charity sector
• Exceptional skills in advertising, marketing, and fundraising, with demonstrable success in creating high-impact campaigns
• Strong financial acumen and experience in managing budgets
• Experience in building and nurturing corporate partnerships

Personal Qualities

• Visionary leader with the ability to inspire and motivate others
• Creative thinker with a flair for developing attention-grabbing initiatives
• Passionate advocate for men's mental health and wellbeing
• Excellent communicator with the ability to engage diverse audiences

About HUMEN and River Hawkins

HUMEN was founded by the River Hawkins who has revolutionised the approach to men's mental health. Through his innovative vision, HUMEN has created a preventative and non-clinical space for men to connect, challenging traditional notions of masculinity and mental health support.

The successful candidate will build upon River's groundbreaking work, which includes:

• Expanding The HUMEN Space 1-1, a unique model for men's mental health support
• Producing powerful and innovative campaigns featuring high-profile individuals discussing men's mental health
• Creating a movement that values inner health as much as outer health for men
• Fundraising a minimum of £600,000, with a 15% increase year on year

What We're Looking For

• We seek a leader who can match River Hawkins' innovative spirit and take HUMEN to new heights. The ideal candidate will:
• Launch daring campaigns that spark national conversations about men's mental health
• Create unexpected collaborations with brands and public figures to reach new audiences
• Develop immersive experiences that challenge perceptions and drive engagement
• Pioneer the use of technology to scale our impact and reach men in new ways

Fundraising Expertise

• The ideal CEO for HUMEN should possess:
• Extensive experience in leading and executing successful fundraising campaigns
• A strong network of potential donors, including high-net-worth individuals and corporate partners
• Proficiency in diverse fundraising methods, including digital campaigns, events, and major gift solicitation

Key Fundraising Responsibilities

• Spearhead the development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising strategy to ensure HUMEN's financial sustainability and growth
• Personally engage in high-level donor cultivation and solicitation
• Oversee the creation of compelling fundraising materials and campaigns that resonate with HUMEN's mission

Demonstrated Fundraising Success

• The candidate should be able to showcase:
• A history of meeting or exceeding ambitious fundraising targets
• Experience in diversifying funding streams to create a robust and resilient financial foundation
• Success in securing major gifts and establishing long-term partnerships with significant donors

The ideal candidate will lead by example, showing that no task is beneath them and fostering a collaborative, all-hands-on-deck culture within the organisation. While this role is hybrid and primarily remote, we are a London-based charity, and the successful candidate must be based in London to attend in-person meetings and events as required. This hands-on approach will be crucial in maintaining HUMEN's agility and efficiency as it grows and expands its impact. By prioritising solid fundraising experience and innovative campaigning, HUMEN can ensure its next CEO will not only continue the visionary work of River Hawkins but also secure the financial resources necessary to expand the charity's impact on men's mental health across the UK and beyond. This is a rare opportunity to lead a charity at the forefront of men's mental health, building on an exceptional foundation to create lasting change in society.

London Based Candidate Required

Are you an enthusiastic Allied Health Professional looking for a leadership role where you can drive meaningful change? Do you want to enhance access to impactful, evidence-based, and integrated therapy practice?

At Ambitious about Autism, we believe in embedding therapy within classroom settings to remove barriers to learning, enhance pupil performance, and optimise therapeutic outcomes. If you share this vision, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

The Role

In this leadership position, you will focus on improving the quality of life for autistic children and young people by integrating therapy and education through impactful MDT working . Administrative tasks are kept to a minimum, allowing you to direct your time to working with  focus on integrating therapy and education with the Heads and Senior Leaders in our educational settings, the class-based practitioners, the Therapy Team and the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) leads. 

Together, we will design and implement effective systems and processes that integrate evidence-based therapy and educational practices, ensuring the best outcomes for our pupils and learners.

This position is 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE), with the option to extend to a full-time role by taking on an additional two days of clinical caseload if you are an Occupational Therapist (OT) or Speech and Language Therapist (SLT). The role can also be based ay any of our sites but will include some travel. 

I've included for you the full recruitment pack on the link below.

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits including a commitment to CPD (Continued Professional Development), excellent career opportunities, professional membership fees paid, welcome bonus of - *£4,000, (T&Cs apply), generous holiday allowance and much more!

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Stephen Vickers.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.